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Before the Wedding, Budgets, Cakes, DIY, Flowers, Gowns, Grooms, Just for Fun, Planning, Stylized Shoots, Trends and Ideas
1 Wedding, 3 Budgets
A styled wedding shoot and showcase the same “theme” at three different price points! By doing this, we are able to show couples what you get for your money. You can see the different price points side by side and decide what to spend your money on, and decide where you feel you could cut back. Lush florals, a soft fall color pallet, and a beautiful rustic venue were some of the ingredients to this stunning styled shoot. Discover some budget saving ideas for your wedding day here!
April 16, 2019
Before the Wedding, General News, Just for Fun, Lake Country, Milwaukee, Planning, Reception, Venue Type
Something Old, Something New: 11 Fresh Venues in Southeast Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s broad offering of stunning wedding sites welcomes a handful of new, or new and improved, promising contenders this year. Exciting new spaces join our selection of revamped old favorites awaiting your Electric Slide and clinking glassware. Read on for some serious dream wedding inspiration.
April 5, 2019
Before the Wedding, Photography & Video, Planning, Stylized Shoots, Trends and Ideas
4 Steps to Finding Your Wedding Photographer (No Selfie-Sticks Necessary)
Years from now, you will reminisce upon your wedding, paging through your photo album nostalgically. Selecting the photographer who pieces your day together iis a vital part of preserving that day in your life. Here are four essential tips to finding the right wedding photographer for your special day.
March 29, 2019
Before the Wedding, Cakes, Just for Fun, Planning, Tradition / Theme / Culture
6 Sensational Cake Trends for 2019
Wedding desserts are going non-traditional, personalized, and couture. In 2019 guests will enjoy one-of-a-kind pieces that belong as much on Instagram as in their bellies. Let’s take a look.
March 8, 2019
Before the Wedding, Just for Fun, Planning, Rings
Average Spend on Engagement Rings State by State
Engagement season basically runs Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day, and with February being the celebrated month of love, proposals are…
February 20, 2019
Ask the Right Questions, Before the Wedding, Gowns, Planning, Trends and Ideas
5 Tips to Unspooling Gown Alterations
Alterations can range in drastically range in cost. It’s going to depend on a few factors, like the complexity of what you are having corrected, who is performing the service, and how much time has been allotted to complete them. Here a 5 wedding dress alterations tips to help you get the perfect fit.
February 20, 2019
Ask the Right Questions, Before the Wedding, Planning, Reception, Tradition / Theme / Culture, Venue Type
Ask the Right Questions: The Reception Site Edition
You’ve just executed your legally required first kiss and signed on the dotted line. You’re married! And you’re starving.…
January 21, 2019
Before the Wedding, General News, Planning, Reception
5, 6, 7, 8! Dance Lessons by the Numbers
Everyone can dance, some better than others. But can you dance the way you want to, the way you have envisioned on your wedding night, with a lot of people watching you? Maybe (probably) not. Here are some stats to think about when planning ahead for that special first spin around the floor with your spanking new spouse:
December 31, 2018
Ask the Right Questions, Before the Wedding, Planning, Reception
Ask the Right Questions: Choosing a Ceremony Site
It can be difficult to narrow wedding ceremony sites down to those that best suit your preferences and accommodate your needs. However, with a tentative guest count in mind, your budget, and whatever grand vision you’ve dreamed up, your ceremony location is just a handful of thoughtful questions away. Bring this handy list with you when touring a site and fire away at whomever is guiding you around.
December 17, 2018
Ask the Right Questions, Before the Wedding, Catering, Milwaukee, Planning, Reception
Planning and Your Palate: From Pen and Paper…to Your Plate!
If you have booked a venue, it is possible they will provide a list of preferred caterers, based on their own contracts or previous experience. These purveyors might be a great place to start. Many venues will have great knowledge of set-up guidelines and already has a rapport with on-site staff. Whether working with the venue or an outside contender, keep the following checklist with you to help iron out the details.
November 19, 2018